Jeep to Release Electric Wagoneer S This Fall

by Chris Teague

Published: January 31st, 2024

jeep to release electric wagoneer s this fall

People poked fun at Stellantis in the U.S. for stretching the Hellcat engine as far as it could possibly go, but the automaker is now eying electrification. Even Jeep is involved, first announcing the Recon EV and now, the Wagoneer S. The sharply styled EV is set to debut this fall.

Jeep said the SUV will deliver an upscale interior with nice materials and premium styling. The images it shared show a cabin similar to the existing gas Wagoneers, with a widescreen infotainment system and a passenger-side display highlighting the dash. Jeep promises a 19-speaker McIntosh stereo, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and ambient interior lighting.

Being a Jeep, the Wagoneer S has to at least pretend to be off-road-capable, so it will get the brand’s Selec-Terrain drive modes that alter the all-wheel drive performance depending on the terrain. Unlike the huge, boxy gas Wagoneer, the electric S features a sleek shape and more aerodynamic proportions.

The new SUV will ride on Stellantis’ STLA Large vehicle platform, which the automaker has said can support range estimates of up to 500 miles on a charge. It’s the same platform underpinning the upcoming Ram electric pickup and at least seven other models by the end of 2026. That also includes the Maserati Quattroporte and Levante and the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia.

[Images: Jeep]

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Zerofoo on Feb 01, 2024

I don't know any Jeep owners that are clamoring for electrification. I don't know any non-Jeep owners who would consider a Jeep if it was electrified. I know quite a few EV owners and all of them are Tesla customers and did not consider any other company when they purchased their EVs.

This thing looks DOA.

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- Dest on Feb 02, 2024
  
  I am, but not this. If the recon is truly going to be comparable off road to the wrangler, that'll be what I pick up. I have no need for a vehicle that does only 1 thing well (except sports cars) and my jeeps do all the "Jeep things" I ask in addition to dding and sometimes being a tool themselves.
  
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TheEndlessEnigma on Feb 02, 2024

OOooooooo.....these will fly off the lots! I some sort of alternate reality perhaps. Considering the level of over-priced the ICE models are, this thing will likely be sitting at $80k+, at a minimum. More lot queens for your local CDJ dealer.

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